Remembering Clara

Her slippers arrived today. I choked up when I held them – because now she won’t. Clara, my mother-in-law passed away last week. While we knew it would come, it was unexpected. We thought we’d have Christmas.

Robert made an Intent the spring of 2013 – to “take care” of his “momma.” And he did – he took care of her. I watched them; the independent, feisty woman and her determined, gregarious son. We didn’t think she’d make it two months, but talk about resilient; she hung with us for a year and a half.

I learned from her about accepting help; no mean feat for a woman who was a self-sufficient rolling stone – and chaffed at the constraints of her illness. I learned from him about giving from the heart; despite his own ginormous health issues. They fussed and teased, then shopped the thrift markets. They poked and prodded; then kicked back and watched the birds & squirrels.

Our world; Robert’s and mine included and reflected Clara – daily. Clara’s world included and reflected us; especially her son. We were an alliance; a family unit. I am him; he was her; she was me and back again. Clara lives on; in us, her daughters, sisters, grandkids and great grandkids.

She’ll be missed – but her influence, her love lives on.

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ― Matthew 11:28

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My dear friends! It has taking me a while to find time to visi your blog and today it was quite especial when searching for a good reading I found your beautiful eulogy to Clara. so touching and clearly an expression love. Just beautifully stated.